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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Farmer In The Dell Pumpkin Patch Opens September 29 Fall is finally here, and you know what that means - Pumpkins! Farmer in the Dell Pumpkin Patch is a you-pick pumpkin patch located off Wire Road officially opening on Thursday, September 29 at 3 p.m. Guests are invited to come out and enjoy picking pumpkins striaght off the vine, hay rides, the hay bale play area, farm animals, pumpkin slingshot and more! The pumpkin patch is open to the public also accepts reservations for day care trips, school field trips, birthday parties, socials, church events, you name it! In additonal to being a local favorite, Farmer in the Dell Pumpkin Patch was recently listed as one of the "25 Pumpkin Patches in Alabama You Need To Visit," by VacationaMadeEasy.com. To make reservations, call 334.750.3792 o...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Please join me for an open house at 258 Tallyho Drive on Sunday, September 25th from 11:00 - 1:00 pm.  Gorgeous lake view home for sale in Auburn located at 258 Tallyho Drive in the Woodland Park Subdivision. Two story home offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Priced at $325,000.Enjoy a spectacular lake view home in a peaceful setting only minutes from Downtown Auburn and Auburn University. Spacious open floor plan boasts of high vaulted pine ceilings in the great room & hardwood flooring in downstairs living area. Jacuzzi in master bath for relaxing. Fabulous deck perfect for entertaining, BBQ or taking in the breathtaking lake view. Zoned for Auburn City schools. Community Pool. Extra long 2 car garage.LOTS of closets & storage. Ceiling Fans. NEW AC upstairs - 8/15 (total of 2 AC), New pa...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
The Color My College 5K is not your average color run. Instead of ending up looking like a rainbow, the Color My College 5K: Auburn runners will cross the finish line and hit our After-Party covered head-to-toe in Tiger Orange and Blue! You already bleed your school’s colors on the inside, now it’s time to wear them on the outside!For our Color My College 5K: Auburn University event, we're very excited to be partnering with the Auburn Student Alumni Association to help benefit the Auburn Student Alumni Endowment, which will fund future scholarships for Auburn University students!Date: September 25th, 2016Time: 1:00 PMWebsiteFor all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (334) 332-7263 or email me at LauraSellers01@Gmail.com or visit my website. I look...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Auburn University RFID Lab Director Justin Patton and the entire RFID lab staff will host an open house from 3PM-5PM on Friday, September 23rd before the LSU game. Lab demonstrations will be on display, including some new demos focused on football player tracking and ball tracking. These displays will be interactive and provide fun for everyone! Additionally, a guided lab tour will take place at 3:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. The event is open to the public and we'll be grilling burgers and hotdogs. Explore The Auburn University RFID Lab WHAT: Auburn University RFID Lab Open House WHEN: Friday, September 23, 3PM-5PM WHERE: Auburn University RFID Lab, 1550 E. Glenn Ave., Auburn AL 36849 ALSO: Guided lab tour at 3:30PM, Interactive demonstrations, food and drink available Plea...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you panning on buying a home in Auburn or buying a home in Opelika soon and are wondering if a storage unit or van would work? Yes, we know: Finding affordable housing can be tough. Tougher than tough. And that has led people to push the boundaries of what “home” is—living in vans, boxes, and a slew of other stopgap solutions. Call them creative, call them desperate. But can you call them legal?Well, that all depends on the specifics. Check out this list of alternative living arrangements people have tried to see what leg you can stand on if the cops show up at your door.Can you Live in a Storage Unit or Van original articleFor all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (334) 332-7263 or email me at LauraSellers01@Gmail.com or visit my website. I ...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you planning on selling your home in Auburn or selling your home in Opelika soon and are looking for some ways to really make your home stand out and be a real hit?  If so, check out these stenciled surfaces that look like a million bucks.  Stencils sometimes get a bad rap for looking a little amateur, but these 11 sophisticated stencil projects prove that you don't need to be a master painter to paint a masterpiece. The trick to an elegant design is starting with a stylish stencil (or crafting your own!), picking the right color palette—and then letting it loose on every surface in your home. Save these ideas for your design file, and scroll to the bottom for our list of must-visit stencil sources.Surprising Stenciled Surfaces That Look Like a Million BucksFor all of your real esta...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
The US Aquaculture Society (USAS) and American Fisheries Society (AFS) Auburn Student Subunites presents theAnnual Shrimp Sale!Fresh Auburn University Farm Raised | 16-25 count | Pacific White Shrimp | Heads on, Not frozen | $6.00/lbAvailable only in 5 lb lots OR at $5.50/lb for orders of 100 lbs or morePre-pay orders ONLY by September 16 | Cash/checks only, no debt/credit cards acceptedPick up September 20-21 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.Located at the Fish Market adjacent to E.W. Shell Fisheries Research Center (2102 North College Street). *Harvest and pick up dates subject to change due to weather.To place an order, email kleinvw@auburn.edu or call 334.844.4667, Monday - Friday (8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). *Pre-pay ONLY, orders will NOT be accepted after 3:30 p.m. on September 16.Date: September 20t...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you planning on updating your home in Auburn or updating your home in Opelika and are considering a kitchen that would make everything visible?  The trend in modern kitchen design for the last decade or so has leaned toward a clean minimalist aesthetic, aiming to hide as much clutter as possible from view. Nearly all cookware, tableware and even appliances are rendered virtually invisible with the use of floor-to-ceiling cabinets, camouflaged refrigerator doors, storage islands and other disguises. The effect is undeniably orderly, but it can feel a tad institutional at times. Are we headed toward a backlash?If the latest design by Dutch firm MVRDV is any indication, the answer to that question looks like a yes.Total Transparency: Clear Glass Infinity Kitchen Makes Everything Visibl...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you planning on remodeling your home in Auburn or remodeling your home in Opelika and are wondering how much it costs to remodel the bathroom? On average, a bathroom renovation will set you back $17,908, according to Remodeling magazine. That number will range dramatically, though, depending on a variety of factors from whether you’re moving plumbing to which materials you use.“On average, you should budget $10,000 to $30,000 for a bathroom remodel,” says Paloma Contreras, a Houston-based interior designer and design guru behind La Dolce Vita.Here’s more of what you need to know below, how to save money on a bathroom renovation, and how it’ll pay off in spades when you decide to sell your home.A breakdown of bathroom remodeling costsWhat’s with the big price tag to renovate what’s u...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you looking for something educational and fun for your children to do this Fall?  If so, this award-winning program is a unique educational experience for pre-school children and their parents that incorporates hands-on activities with nature and environmental awareness. This six-week session begins Tuesday, 9/20 and Friday, 9/23 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Session fee is $45 per child. Membership with the Forest Ecology Preserve at the Magnolia level ($35) or above is required. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.auburn.edu/preserve  (beginning August 23) or you may request forms at preserve@auburn.edu. Date: September 20th, 2016Time: 9:30 AM2222 North College StreetAuburn, ALFor all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (334) 332-7263 or ema...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you planning on buying a house in Auburn or buying a house in Opelika?  If so, please make sure you do not make some of the common mistakes that home buyers make that can hurt your chances of getting a mortgage preapproval from your lender. You don’t want to sabotage your home purchase.Here are the six common mistakes they see borrowers make — and tips to avoid them: Closing Credit Accounts, Paying down only high interest credit card accounts, Taking out major loans, Paying off old debts you don't need to repay, changing from salary to commission, waiting to cash in investments.6 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Mortgage PreapprovalFor all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (334) 332-7263 or email me at LauraSellers01@Gmail.com or visit my website....
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
If you are planning on buying a home in Auburn or Opelika as a first time home buyer you may be wondering what the first step to take is when buying a house. Your first step is to get pre-approved.  After you obtain pre-approval then you can work towards finding your dream home.Pre-qualification by a lender will help you determine the amount of mortgage you can afford, through an analysis that considers your income, debt, credit history and savings. After that, when you actually are ready to start making offers on homes for sale, you can seek preapproval from the lender of your choice (this is important because sellers and agents will be more likely to accept an offer if a potential buyer is already preapproved).Knowing how much the bank is willing to lend and how much you can afford wi...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Come to the Auburn University Medicinal Plant Garden for a guided tour. Learn about the health benefits of various herbs and native plants, discover plants that are natural mosquito repellents, watch all the beneficial insects at work and enjoy an evening in nature. Various plants grown in the garden will be for sale after the tour.Date: September 20th, 2016Time: 5:00 PM until 6:30 PMTia GonzalezCuratorgo to Email »P: 334.444.285775 Woodfield DriveAuburn, AL 36830To get to the garden from main campus, drive south on College Street, turn right on Woodfield, turn right on the first gravel road, and then turn right thru the first gate. For all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (334) 332-7263 or email me at LauraSellers01@Gmail.com or visit my websit...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Have you ever wondered what Lucille Ball's first Hollywood home looked like?  If so, take a peak inside her home now as her home is for sale.Lucille Ball's first Hollywood home is now for saleFor all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (334) 332-7263 or email me at LauraSellers01@Gmail.com or visit my website. I look forward to helping you buy the home of your dreams or sell your existing home.  Search for Auburn homes for sale or Search for Opelika homes for sale here.
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Do you enjoy riding your bike, taking walks on the trails and viewing the beautiful waterfall at Chewacla State Park?  If so, come listen to the history of Chewacla State Park, from the Native Americans to what's happening today in the park at the Campground Pavilion on Friday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. Sure to be lots of fun and very interesting.Location: Chewacla State Park, 124 Shell Toomer Pkwy, Auburn, ALFor all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (334) 332-7263 or email me at LauraSellers01@Gmail.com or visit my website. I look forward to helping you buy the home of your dreams or sell your existing home.  Search for Auburn homes for sale or Search for Opelika homes for sale here.
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you planning on buying a house for sale in Auburn or a house for sale in Opelika soon and are wondering what financing options are available to you?  If so, please check out this article for different financing options especially if you are looking for a loan program that does not require a big down payment. It’s a big roadblock on the path to home ownership: the down payment. Now some lenders are backing away from FHA loans, the key program allowing low down payments and favorable interest rates for many new buyers.These lenders say strict regulations cause them to shy away from FHA loans. And recently some of the largest banks have effectively eased themselves out of the FHA market by slapping additional credit requirements on top of FHA lending standards.But there are a couple of...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you planning on buying a home in Auburn or buying a home in Opelika and are wondering how much homeowners insurance will cost?  No matter how safe and secure you feel in your home, it’s a fact of life that bad things can happen at any time—floods, fires, sinkholes, theft. And that’s why homeowners insurance is a must. But how much does it cost? The average annual premium runs about $952, but a bunch of unique factors can go into calculating a specific quote, and that information could help you get a lower rate in some cases.Got it? Let’s look at the things that make a difference in how much you’ll wind up shelling out:How much does Homeowners Insurance Cost?For all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (334) 332-7263 or email me at LauraSellers01...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Auburn Gameday & Weekend Events: Texas A & M Game, September 16th-18th.We invite the Auburn family to join us for gameday weekend events including, Locker Room Tours, Friday Football Luncheons and Wellness Kitchen brunches. View details on the specific athletics events below. We've also included links to locate campus and community events scheduled for gameday weekends:Tiger Transit Gameday Schedule:During Auburn University home football games, Tiger Transit runs special game day routes. These routes are available to all game day fans and are free of charge. Regardless of the scheduled start time of the game, buses begin picking up fans at 4 hours prior to kick off, offer limited service throughout the game and continue returning fans to stops for 2 hours after the conclusion of the gam...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Do you own a home in Auburn or Opelika and are wondering the best ways to cover emergency home repairs?  Many big ticket items such as your water heater are likely to go out on average every 10 years so it is important to prepare for the replacement costs of these items.Unexpected home repairs are financial dings that never come at a good time. Water heaters are actually the least of your concerns; usually a few hundred bucks later you’re back to your hot showers. But a new furnace, air conditioning unit or roof — now we’re talking big-money repairs that can easily break your budget.Here are 7 ways to cover emergency home repair expenses.For all of your real estate needs in the Auburn-Opelika area please contact me at  (334) 332-7263 or email me at LauraSellers01@Gmail.com or visit my w...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you considering the best way to stage your home for sale in Auburn or stage your home for sale in Opelika and are wondering the best place to put your TV?  America loves to debate all kinds of issues surrounding television: Was the ending of “Lost” stupid? (No, haters.) Should Ross and Rachel have gotten back together? (Again, no.) Was the fourth season of “Arrested Development” a terrible idea? (Oh, yes.)But even bigger than these squabbles is the argument about where we should place and use our precious televisions. Integrating a unit into a home without sacrificing the decor is a dilemma that challenges even the best designers—especially if homeowners insist on placing the television on top of the fireplace or in the master bedroom.Here, designers weigh in on the four most common...
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